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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61, 71
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 61
.................................
Dead Battery . 360
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 398
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 123, 129
............................
Dimensions . 380, 382
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 319
..................................
Engine Oil . 262
..........................
Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 286
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 315
Doors
..........................
Auto Door Lock . 80
.......................
Auto Door Unlock . 83
..............
Childproof Door Locks . 86
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
..........................
CD Changer . 163, 194
.......................................
CD Player . 141
........................
Certif ication Label . 378
............................................
Chains . 345
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 353
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 314
......................................
When to . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 365
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 258
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 276
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Child Saf ety . 33
..............................
Booster Seats . 48
.............................
Child Seats . 40, 41
Important Saf ety
..........................
Reminders . 33-50
..........................................
Inf ants . 38
..........................
Larger Children . 47
.........................................
LATCH . 42
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Risks with Airbags . 34
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Small Children . 39
..........................................
Tether . 46
...........................
Warning Labels . 52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34
.......................................
Child Seats . 33
.........................................
LATCH . 42 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 334
...............
Climate Control System . 125
..........................
On/Off Button . 127
..............................................
Clock . 214
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 323
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CO in the Exhaust . 51, 392
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 277
..............................
Compact Spare . 352
.........................................
Compass . 219
.................
Console Compartment . 112
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 396
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 316
....................................
Checking . 263
.........................
Proper Solution . 316
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Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 390
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 223
.........................
Customer Service . 396
Index
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Low Coolant Level . 263
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 278
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 365
................................
Lower Anchors . 42
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 380, 382
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 269
..................................
Maintenance . 301
........................................
Minder . 303
Main Items and Sub
..............................
Items . 306, 309
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks . 308
.........................
Minder Indicator . 62
..........................................
Saf ety . 302
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 366
...................
Manual Transmission . 278
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 321
.........................
Meters, Gauges . 55, 63
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Methanol in Gasoline .257
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 101
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Modif ications Your Vehicle . 268 .......................................
Moonroof . 107
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 281
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 256
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 279
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 378
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 256
.........................................
Odometer . 64
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 314
......................
Change, When to . 303
......................
Checking Engine . 262
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56, 365
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 313
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 390
............................
Outside Mirrors . 102
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 65 ....................
Overheating, Engine . 363
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 308
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 257
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 72
........................
Park Gear Position . 281
...........................................
Parking . 285
...............................
Parking Brake . 109
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 57, 367
.................................
Parking Lights . 69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 392
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
.............................
PGM-FI System . 391
...................................
Pollen Filter . 335
..........................
Power Door Locks . 79
................
Power Seat Adjustments . 92
...............
Power Socket Locations . 111
............................
Power Windows . 103
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children . 33
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General Guidelines . 33
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Protecting Small Children . 39
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 46
.............................
Using LATCH . 42
...................
Radiator Overheating . 363
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 133
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 213
............................
Radio, XM
. 157, 187
...........................
Readiness Codes . 393
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 330
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 97
....................
Rear Ventilation . 124, 132
..........................
Rear View Mirror . 101
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 74
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 92, 93
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 279
........................................
Ref ueling . 257
.......................
Reminder Indicators . 56
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 86 Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 314
..........................................
Fuses . 368
................................
Light Bulbs . 325
................................
Timing Belt . 324
...........................................
Tires . 344
.............................
Wiper Blades . 336
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 398
.........
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 263, 316
...............................
Restraint, Child . 33
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 281
................................
Rotation, Tire . 343
..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 398
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
..............................
Saf ety Messages . iii
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18 Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 19
.....................................
Cleaning . 334
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
................................
Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper . 18, 56
...................
System Components . 18
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Seats .................................
Adjusting . 92-94
.........................................
Folding . 97
.......................................
Heaters . 100
............................
Security System . 217
.........................
Select/Reset Knob . 63
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat . 40
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 149
...............................
Serial Number . 378
..............................
Service Minder . 303
...........................
Service Manual . 399
.........
Service Station Procedures . 257
..........................
Setting the Clock . 214
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 280
Index
INDEX
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 397
Washers, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 318
.......................................
Indicator . 62
.....................................
Operation . 68
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
............
Alignment and Balance . 342
..........................
Compact Spare . 352
..............................
Wrench, Nut . 354
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 104
................
Operating the Power . 103
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 68
...........................
Def roster . 123, 129
.......................................
Washers . 68
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 336
.....................................
Operation . 68
....................................
Worn Tires . 341 .....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 375
.............................
XM
Radio . 157, 187
U.S. only
Index
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:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.102)
(P.79)
(P.103) (P.107)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.55)
GAUGES (P.63)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES (P.214)
(P.219)
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(P.212)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
TRUNK RELEASE
LEVER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE
LEVER
(P.90)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P.111)
(P.9, 23)
U.S. EX-L V6 model without navigation system is shown. (P.226)
MIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
CLOCK
COMPASS
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
(P.9, 23)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.120)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.125)
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.133)
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (P.101)
(P.260) (P.257) (P.280)
(P.278)
HOMELINK BUTTONS
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If equipped
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.72)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.75)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.30)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.68)
(P.174)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.73)INTERFACE DIAL
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.100)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P.74, 102)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.223)
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.69, 72)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.211)
(P.290)
(P.230)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
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2 2
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A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, the seat belt
tensioners, and driver and f ront
passenger seat belt use when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
An indicator on the instrument
panel that alerts you to a possible
problem with your airbags,
sensors, or seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Automatic front seat belt
tensioners (see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front impact or
side impact.
Sensors that can detect whether a
child is in the passenger’s side
airbag path and signal the control
unit to turn the airbag of f (see
page ).
A driver’s seat position sensor that
monitors the distance of the seat
from the front airbag. If the seat is
too f ar f orward, the airbag will
inf late with less f orce (see page
).
Your airbag system includes:
Two side airbags, one f or the
driver and one f or a f ront
passenger. The airbags are stored
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two SRS (supplemental restraint
system) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG’’ (see page ).
Two side curtain airbags, one f or
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling
above the side windows. The f ront
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page
). Sensors that can detect whether
the driver’s seat belt and the f ront
passenger’s seat belt are latched
or unlatched (see page ). Weight sensors that monitor the
weight on the f ront passenger’s
seat. If the weight is about 65 lbs
(29 kg) or less (the weight of an
inf ant or small child), the
passenger’s f ront airbag will be
turned of f (see page ).
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18
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in a collision that
may have damaged the underside. With the trunk open, airf low can pull
exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
trunk open, open all the windows and
set the heating and cooling system/
climate control system as shown
below.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system/climate control
system as f ollows: 1. 2.3.4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
51
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even killyou.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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